Sand Blast Operator & General Laborer 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Operate sandblasting equipment to remove coatings, rust, scale, and contaminants while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.
• Prepare parts for welding, machining, painting, or assembly.
• Inspect parts before and after blasting for quality and defects.
• Maintain blasting equipment and perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow aerospace specifications, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, hand tools, and power tools as required.
• Keep work areas clean and organized following 6S and safety practices.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist fabrication, assembly, and production teams as needed.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience operating sandblasting or abrasive blasting equipment.
• Ability to read work orders and follow detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment, Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary, Able to work with management team to help drive performance of location.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Working Conditions

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Exposure to vibration.
• Occasional exposure to caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Occasionally required to work weekends.

Physical Demands

• Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• See, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently walk & stand for short periods of time.
• Lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Special Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
• This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.